'arabization' originates from Modern English, specifically formed from the verb 'arabize' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ation' (via French '-isation'), where 'Arab' ultimately comes from Arabic 'ʿarab' meaning 'an Arab; Arab people'.

'arabization' developed from the verb 'arabize' (English), which itself was formed from 'Arab' + the productive English suffix '-ize' (from French/Latin '-iser'/'-izare'); the noun was created by adding '-ation' (from French '-isation'), resulting in 'arabization'.

Initially it meant 'the act or process of making something Arab or Arabic (in language, culture, or identity)'; over time the meaning has remained largely consistent, now used in linguistic, cultural, social, and political contexts.